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Volta Region urged to leverage cannabis industry to diversify agriculture

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  • Truth Table 3 days ago

    Jesus is the ONLY accredited Saviour of mankind.
    So, seek Him and receive eternal life.
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  • Ronny 2 days ago

    Yes we will seek him and also seek economic prosperity through hemp production for medicine and food

  • Yew 3 days ago

    Ban alcohol that kills and ban beer legalize wee like they did in the usa and canada wee never kill no one like alcohol does

  • Kofi from kumasi 3 days ago

    Masa this igbe or ewe people are best known In akpasi and wee smokers people in Ghana can't you see how they behave?deport them now..

  • Edi 3 days ago

    backward ghana legalize wee now follow europe america and canada the whites man is more educated then we black folks so if its good for them it should be good for us [ after all they are way smarter than us ]that's why the ...
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  • .mr amin 3 days ago

    Edi, I second your comment, they should give the people that the chance to be rish, our leaders are afraid to go the full length, the people cultivate it and sell to Weebod like cocoboard, Goldbod ect, and make the people ric ...
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  • Kwame 3 days ago

    Why not.If it's for medicinal purposes let's go for it fully.

  • Isaac 2 days ago

    Cannabis offers a unique chance to move beyond traditional crops time to embrace innovation in our agricultural sector.

  • Jeff Setor 2 days ago

    Eiiii, this one de3 with proper regulation and support, the Volta Region can become a model for sustainable industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis cultivation. The whole world eyes on Volta.

  • Kwame 2 days ago

    Better ban cannabis cultivation. Afghanistan has been the home of poppy for years from which they refine opium.
    But Afghanistan with all the opium around taking over other crops, that country is not a rich one. Crime level i ...
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  • Joe 2 days ago

    I strongly support this initiative. a regulated cannabis industry could spur growth, empower communities, and modernize agriculture in Volta.

  • Linda 2 days ago

    Medicinal and industrial cannabis is not the same as narcotics like opium or cocaine. Hemp alone has over 50,000 industrial uses..textiles, paper, construction materials, biofuel, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals. That is an ...
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  • Sam 2 days ago

    Afghanistan is not poor because of poppy; it is poor because of decades of war, political instability, and lack of regulated markets. Ghana is stable, peaceful, and is building a legal, government-controlled system. The outco ...
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  • Talal 2 days ago

    Comparing Ghana’s regulated medicinal/industrial cannabis to illegal opium or cocaine markets is not accurate. Ghana is not legalizing narcotics. it is building a licensed, transparent agricultural value chain just like hem ...
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  • Ronny 2 days ago

    I agree with you 100%. Countries with properly regulated cannabis industries like Canada, Israel, Germany, and parts of the US have seen billions in revenue, job creation, and zero association with violent crime. Ghana’s mo ...
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  • Nana Osei 2 days ago

    By diversifying into cannabis, Volta can reduce reliance on a few staple crops and build resilience in agricultural supply.

  • Kofi 2 days ago

    The examples cited actually show why regulation — not prohibition is important. Afghanistan, Colombia and Mexico suffer because their industries are illegal and controlled by criminal networks. Ghana’s approach is the opp ...
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  • Darling 2 days ago

    The goal is not to encourage consumption, but to build a new industrial sector for exports, medicines, and job creation. When properly managed, cannabis becomes an economic asset, not a social liability.

  • Kwame 2 days ago

    Well articulated Sir. Ghana’s agricultural sector needs innovative thinking, and cannabis fits perfectly into that vision.

  • Simon 2 days ago

    This kind of progressive approach to agriculture diversification is exactly what Ghana needs to build resilience and prosperity. NACOC and the chamber should work hand in hand for a succesful roll out of this interesting prog ...
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  • Afriye 2 days ago

    A strong call for modernization. If implemented well, this could mark the start of a new agricultural era for Volta Region

  • Ohene 2 days ago

    A timely and progressive proposal. Ghana’s agriculture sector must evolve, and cannabis seems to be a big part of that future.

  • Nath 2 days ago

    This is a transformative vision. Harnessing cannabis could open up new value chains from cultivation and processing to global markets. Ayeekooo

  • Kwamena 2 days ago

    The potential economic impact is huge. jobs, skills training, infrastructure, and investment, all good for Volta and beyond. This is so good

  • Adu Asare 2 days ago

    This is not just about a new crop, it’s about building an industry, empowering farmers, and stimulating local economies. Great job guys

  • Edem 2 days ago

    I’m excited about the possibilities, increased rural employment, crop diversification, and stronger export revenues for Ghana.
    Volta all the way

  • Mr. Principal 2 days ago

    This initiative could redefine agriculture in Volta — bringing modern cultivation, value-added processing, and lasting economic benefits.